American · Midtown-Times Square
THE GINGER MAN
11 EAST 36 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
Latest inspection: Grade A
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Latest inspection: No letter assigned 37 points · C-range score, not an assigned C
Jewish/Kosher · Midtown-Times Square
JERUSALEM CAFE health grade & inspection history
7 WEST 36 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
37
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 8% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 25 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026. It falls in the C range, but that is not an assigned letter grade.
About the restaurant
What to know about JERUSALEM CAFE
Jerusalem Cafe is a Jewish and kosher restaurant in Midtown-Times Square, offering a cuisine-specific option in one of Manhattan's busiest dining districts. Its format suits those looking for kosher food in a central location, whether for a quick stop or a more deliberate meal. This profile also lets you check the restaurant's NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 11, 2026Inspection date
6Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Score trend
JERUSALEM CAFE inspection history
No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Not assigned | 37 | 6 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Official location
JERUSALEM CAFE on the map
Common questions
JERUSALEM CAFE inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for JERUSALEM CAFE?
The latest comparable inspection on Aug 11, 2026 has 37 violation points, which falls in the C score range, but no letter grade is recorded for that inspection.
When was JERUSALEM CAFE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 11, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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